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Ms. Varela from Houston, TX is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Stick With Me: Building Independence One Dot at a Time

Help me give my students new Velcro dots to add to their folders for their independent work stations!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Varela's classroom raised $255

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

My students are bright, unique, and eager to learn. They are in a self-contained special education classroom and thrive with structure, consistency, and hands-on learning. Each child brings their own strengths and challenges to the classroom, and I strive to create an environment that supports their independence and success.

This project will help fund Velcro dots needed for independent Velcro folders.

These materials are essential tools for our students with Autism and other learning differences. With visual schedules and task folders that “stick,” students can follow routines, complete tasks, and build confidence—one Velcro dot at a time.

Velcro is more than just a classroom supply—it's a key to independence. It allows us to create customized, interactive materials that students can use independently, helping them develop routines, fine motor skills, and task completion strategies. With your support, I can prepare more structured, individualized learning materials that meet each student’s needs.

Ms. Varela Herod Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Houston, TX View local requests

Nearly all students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
VELCRO Brand 3/4 Inch Coin, White Hook Side Only, Pack of 1028 coins - Nylon • School Specialty $83.47 2 $166.94

Materials cost

$166.94

Vendor shipping charges

$16.69

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$216.13

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$38.14

Total project goal

$254.27

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$254.27

3 Donors

-$127.12

Donations toward project cost

-$108.06

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.06

Matching donations from our partners

-$127.15

Match offers toward project cost

-$108.08

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.07

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$0.00

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